YEARLY HIGH
0.3246 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2905 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3067 BWP

2016 MUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3194 to the December average rate of 0.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3246 was up 3.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,623 BWP
2015 Average 1,443 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,453 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.37 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3215
0.2967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3131, compared to 0.3003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0173 BWP (High: 0.3196 / Low: 0.3022). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BWP (High: 0.3021 / Low: 0.2941).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3194) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0224 (+7.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3194
2015 Avg (January) 0.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3246 0.3138 0.3194
February 0.3189 0.3109 0.3155
March 0.3203 0.3078 0.3133
April 0.3145 0.3022 0.3077
May 0.3196 0.3022 0.3127
June 0.3152 0.3034 0.3098
July 0.3091 0.3004 0.3045
August 0.3065 0.2939 0.2988
September 0.3089 0.2947 0.3013
October 0.3033 0.2933 0.2988
November 0.3071 0.2905 0.2994
December 0.3021 0.2941 0.2989